Erasmus Mundus META4.0 Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Master’s in Mechanical, Materials & Mechatronics Engineering
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Overview
The Erasmus Mundus META4.0 Master’s Programme is a highly competitive, fully funded European joint Master’s degree designed for students with strong backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Mechatronics. The programme combines advanced engineering education with international mobility across top European universities.
Study Level
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Master’s Degree
Eligible Academic Background
Applicants must hold (or be completing) a Bachelor of Science or Engineering (180 ECTS) with a minimum ECTS grade of B, and at least 3 years of study in:
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Mechanical Engineering
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Materials Science & Engineering
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Mechatronics (considered on a case-by-case basis)
Final-year Bachelor students may apply conditionally, but must graduate before 31 July of the call year.
Key Academic Requirement
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Proof of at least 135 face-to-face hours in mathematics or related subjects, such as:
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Statistics / Probability
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Applied Mathematics
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Optimization
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Numerical Analysis
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Differential Equations
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Numerical Methods
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Scientific Computing
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English Language Requirements
Applicants must provide one valid English proficiency proof (not older than 2 years):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 each section)
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TOEFL:
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600 (paper) / 250 (computer) / 95 (internet-based)
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Cambridge English (FCE): Grade A or B
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CEF Level: B2
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TOEIC: 800
English Test Waiver
Applicants who studied entirely in English in approved countries (including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, UK, Canada, USA, Australia, and others listed) may apply without a test, but must submit an official university letter confirming English as the medium of instruction.
Scholarship Types Available
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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
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Consortium Scholarship
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Self-funded option
What the Scholarship Covers
For selected scholarship holders:
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Full tuition fees
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Monthly stipend
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Travel allowance
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Installation and subsistence costs
(Exact benefits depend on scholarship category)
Application Timeline & Deadlines
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Applications Open: 15 November – 15 February
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Interviews (if required): March
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Admission Results: By 24 March
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Student Confirmation Deadline: 25 March – 1 April
Required Application Documents
All documents must be submitted in English via the online platform:
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Europass CV
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Passport photo & passport copy
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Bachelor’s degree certificate(s) (or official letter if pending)
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Academic transcripts & diploma supplement
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English proficiency proof (or exemption letter)
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Mathematics hours evidence (transcripts + explanation document)
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Proof of residence (issued within last 3 months)
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META4.0 Questionnaire (mandatory, bonus points possible)
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One recommendation letter (academic or professional)
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Motivation video (max. 3 minutes, MP4, ≤70MB)
Written motivation letters are not accepted
Selection Process
Applications are assessed in four stages:
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Eligibility Check – formal criteria only
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Pre-Score Assessment – academic fit, grades, university ranking
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Shortlist Evaluation (Top 100 applicants):
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Academic excellence & potential
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CV quality & experience
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Motivation video
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Optional bonus points from META4.0 questionnaire
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Main & Reserve List
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Scores normalized for fairness
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Max 10% of students per nationality
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Selected candidates may be invited for an English interview
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Applicants not selected may appeal within 10 days, based on new evidence only.
Webinars for Applicants
Attend the official META4.0 Webinar for application tips and programme insights:
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16 December 2025 – 6:00 PM (French time)
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14 January 2026 – 1:00 PM (French time)
Webinar language: English
For more information and application:
